John T. Curtis Jr.

[9] In 2012, the John Curtis football program was named the national champion by five national polls[10] after going an undefeated 14-0 and defeating Evangel Christian Academy of Shreveport, Louisiana 35-13 in the LHSAA Class 2A state championship game.

It was the first ever national title for Curtis and the Patriots football program and the first by a team from Louisiana since West Monroe High School was named national champions in 2000, and they are also the only team from Louisiana to receive the honor since.

In his storied career, Curtis has coached 14 players who played in the NFL including Joe McKnight, Malachi Dupre, Duke Riley, Kenny Young, and Mike Stonebreaker among others.

[12] He has also coached dozens of high school All-Americans and players who went on to compete on the college level.

[13] He has also won three state championships as head baseball coach at John Curtis.